Attitude Flashcards
Horses become frightened easily and the rider could lose control. When passing them…
Keep your speed down
Give them plenty of room
If you’re driving a slow-moving vehicle, consider the other drivers behind you. If there’s a long queue…
Pull over as soon as you can do so safely
Let the traffic pass
In what ways can you be considerate at junctions or one-way systems?
Signalling correctly, taking up the correct position at junctions or in one-way systems.
For example, if you want to turn right, get into the right-hand lane. A badly positioned vehicle could prevent vehicles behind proceeding.
What gap should you leave from the vehicle in-front in dry conditions?
2 second gap
What gap should you leave from the vehicle in-front in wet conditions?
4 second gap
Why is tailgating (driving too close to the vehicle in front) bad?
It’s dangerous
It’s intimidating for the driver in front
What should you do if the road user behind is following to closely?
Gradually slow down to increase the gap between you and the vehicle in front. This will give you a greater safety margin should traffic ahead slow down or stop suddenly.
If another road user cuts in front of you, drop back until you’ve restored your safety margin.
What’s an appropriate time to sound your horn?
When there’s danger and you’re letting others know you’re there.
When should you dip your lights?
When you’re meeting or following another vehicle
Why should you use your parking brake when queueing in traffic at night?
Keeping your foot on the brake could dazzle the drivers behind you.
When you see an emergency vehicle, what should you do?
Pull over to let them through as soon you can do so legally and safely.
Emergency services that may use a blue flashing light
Fire Police Ambulance Coastguard Bomb disposal Mountain rescue Blood transfusion
What do the doctor’s green flashing lights mean?
They are answering an emergency call
If you see a bus pulling out of a bus stop, what should you do?
You should give priority to buses pulling out from bus stops, as long as you can do so safely.
At unmarked crossroads, what should you do?
No-one has priority, so slow down and look both ways before pulling out.
If there are pedestrians at/or approaching a zebra crossing, what should you do?
Be prepared to slow down and stop.
Be patient if they cross slowly.
Don’t encourage them to cross by waving or flashing your headlights - there may be another vehicle coming.
If you’re approaching a pelican crossing and the amber light is flashing…
Give way to pedestrians on the crossing
Don’t move off until the crossing is clear
What are puffin crossings?
They are electronically controlled - they use sensors so that the red light stays on until the person has reached a safe position. The sequence follows that of normal traffic lights.
What are toucan crossings?
They allow cyclists to cross at the same time as pedestrians.
What does a sign shaped like a diamond and a 30 in it mean?
Applies to trams only.
However, you should give cyclists and motorcyclists extra room where there are tram rails. The slippery rails may be difficult for them to negotiate.
A large vehicle is trying to overtake me, but is taking a long time; what should I do?
Slow down and let them pass, they’ll need more time to pass you than a car would.
What do I do if I’m travelling at the speed limit and a drive comes up behind flashing their headlights or trying to overtake?
Keep a steady course and allow them to overtake. Don’t try to stop them; they could become more frustrated.
Why is diesel fuel dangerous when spilt?
It’s slippery, so take care when refuelling as there may be spilt fuel on the ground near the ump. Fuel contamination on shows may cause them to slip when using foot pedals.
Make sure your filler cap is securely fastened when refuelling.
